NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes India’s tempo spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been the most effective multi-format bowler over the past 5 – 6 years.
Regardless of issues over his longevity, Bumrah has returned stronger from accidents, impressing Ponting and the cricketing circuit.
“I’ve stated it for a very long time, he is in all probability been the most effective multi-format bowler there’s been in world cricket for the final 5 – 6 years,” Ponting stated on the ICC evaluation.
“There may need been some fears a few years in the past when the accidents are available and ‘would he come again the identical?’, however I feel he is truly come again higher,” he added.
“The best approach to at all times get an actual gauge on these gamers is by asking (different) gamers. And if you discuss to opposition batsmen about him (Bumrah) particularly, it is at all times, ‘No, he is a nightmare! You by no means know what is going on to occur.
“One’s going to swing, one’s going to seam, he’ll bowl an in-swinger, he’ll bowl an out-swinger,” he continued.
Bumrah had a pivotal function in India’s triumph within the T20 World Cup, taking 15 wickets.
Ponting acknowledged Bumrah’s distinctive efficiency in the course of the event.
“If I watch what he did within the T20 World Cup – the tempo continues to be there, there’s nothing that is modified with the accuracy or what he can ship,” Ponting stated.
“The skillset is all the identical. He is getting higher yr on yr. He would rank proper up there.
“Once you’ve obtained that skillset and the consistency that he has, then you are going to be an awesome participant. Have a look at (Glenn) McGrath, have a look at (James) Anderson, these guys, their longevity and their expertise with the ability to maintain up for such an extended time frame is what separates them from the remainder,” Ponting added.
Regardless of issues over his longevity, Bumrah has returned stronger from accidents, impressing Ponting and the cricketing circuit.
“I’ve stated it for a very long time, he is in all probability been the most effective multi-format bowler there’s been in world cricket for the final 5 – 6 years,” Ponting stated on the ICC evaluation.
“There may need been some fears a few years in the past when the accidents are available and ‘would he come again the identical?’, however I feel he is truly come again higher,” he added.
“The best approach to at all times get an actual gauge on these gamers is by asking (different) gamers. And if you discuss to opposition batsmen about him (Bumrah) particularly, it is at all times, ‘No, he is a nightmare! You by no means know what is going on to occur.
“One’s going to swing, one’s going to seam, he’ll bowl an in-swinger, he’ll bowl an out-swinger,” he continued.
Bumrah had a pivotal function in India’s triumph within the T20 World Cup, taking 15 wickets.
Ponting acknowledged Bumrah’s distinctive efficiency in the course of the event.
“If I watch what he did within the T20 World Cup – the tempo continues to be there, there’s nothing that is modified with the accuracy or what he can ship,” Ponting stated.
“The skillset is all the identical. He is getting higher yr on yr. He would rank proper up there.
“Once you’ve obtained that skillset and the consistency that he has, then you are going to be an awesome participant. Have a look at (Glenn) McGrath, have a look at (James) Anderson, these guys, their longevity and their expertise with the ability to maintain up for such an extended time frame is what separates them from the remainder,” Ponting added.
